Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

Houston woman endured ‘severe’ tooth pain for years — said teeth would 'break in half' while chewing food. Why millions of Americans share her struggle (and what to do about it) For more than a decade ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Nearly one out of every four patients seen last year at a Herrin dental practice walked in the same day without an ...

Tooth resorption in cats is a unique kind of cavity that’s most common in felines. It can also happen in dogs, but not as often. Other names for this include feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion ...

Nearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain -- equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people -- according to a survey conducted by Denplan, a dental plan provider in the ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...